30-Day Guide to Detoxify Your Liver and Boost Thyroid Health Naturally
Goal
: Starting with Liver detoxification and reducing the inflammation ( This is Important for T4-T3 conversion)
Morning Routine
:
Warm water with lemon + 1 tsp flaxseed powder
Lemon is rich in Vitamin – C which is antioxidant and Flaxseeds are rich in Omega – 3 which reduces the inflamation
30 mins brisk walking and Surya Namaskara
Brisk walking and surya namaskar stimulates metabolic activities and helps to manage the thyroid functions
Pranayama:
Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Bhramari
Diet
:
Avoid Gluten because it may trigger inflammation, Limit grains because it also contribute to the inflammation, Goitrogenic foods like broccoli, cauliflower should be avoided because they worsen the condition
Begin with simple vegetable broths, fresh fruit , and millets like foxtail and barnyard
, and Include iodine-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, and sprouted legumes in your diet
Naturopathic Detox
:
Hydrotherapy: Liver pack on alternative days helps in Detoxification and in educing the inflammation
Juice therapy: 1 glass of Green juice in empty stomach
Enemas Twice this week to support colon cleansing
Week 2: Nourishment & Gut Health (Days 8–14)
Goal
: Strengthen digestive fire, support gut flora
Morning Routine
:
Triphala tea / cumin-fennel-jeera water
This helps in stimulating the peristalsis and supports digestive system
Yoga poses: Bhujangasana, Setu Bandhasana
They help in stimulating the digestive fire and take cares of the Digestin and digestion related ailments
Diet
:
Introduce fermented foods: Homemade kanji, fermented rice, and buttermilk
Introduce more fibre via vegetables and soaked seeds
Add selenium-rich foods (Brown rice, sunflower seeds) to support T3 conversion
Therapies
:
Weekly hip bath and steam bath
Mud therapy to abdomen 3x this week
Mind-Body Practice
:
20 minutes daily Yoga Nidra
Helps in removing stress from the root and promotes relaxation and improve the sleep
Gratitude journaling in the evenings
Week 3: Hormonal Rebalance & Metabolism Boost (Days 15–21)
Goal
: Activate metabolism, balance estrogen-dominance and insulin response
Morning Routine
:
Begin day with 15 rounds of Surya Namaskar (slow, stretching and fast rounds) 5 minutes Kapalabhati
This activate pancreas, improve circulation, improve insulin sensitivity and regulate the body mechanism
Diet
:
Intake of iron-rich foods like beetroot, sesame laddus
They help in conversion of T4 to T3
Continue anti-inflammatory meals with more cooked vegetables
Replace tea/coffee with Ashwagandha-Tulsi herbal decoction
Therapies
:
Steam inhalation + neck massage to support thyroid circulation 3x a week
Stimulating Acupressure points for for endocrine regulation
Mind-Body Practice
:
Practice Trataka for endocrine and pineal gland support
Research Insight
: Studies from the Journal of Integrative Medicine show that ashwagandha helps significantly reduce TSH levels in subclinical hypothyroidism.
Week 4: Integration, Rhythm & Renewal (Days 22–30)
Goal
: Establish long-term lifestyle habits and prevent relapse
Morning Routine
:
Switch to a gentle walk in nature followed by a 21-minute Twin Heart meditation
Grounding rituals (walking barefoot on grass, sun exposure)
Diet
:
Begin intuitive eating: Eat only when hungry, chew thoroughly before swallowing
Switch to infused water intake like fenugreek or coriander
Try going Gran free
Therapies
:
Monthly oil massage (Abhyanga) and head massage with Brahmi oil
Optional fasting day with Fruits alone Monthly 1nce
Mind-Body Practice
:
Practice Mouna (silence) for 2 hours a day, if possible
Thyroid disorders in women are not only hormonal imbalances, they are the reflection of deeper improper lifestyle, in Kshemavana we focus of 5 pillars 1. Food and Nutrition 2. Gut and inner Fora 3. Sleep and restoration 4. Mind and Body 5. Energy and balance on correction thyroid gland can be reset naturally
Dr. Narendra Shetty (Medical Director, Kshemavana)
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